An INFINITI represents a new way of thinking
about vehicle design. It integrates advanced en-
gineering and superior craftsmanship with a
simple, refined aesthetic sensitivity associated
with traditional Japanese culture.
The result is a different notion of luxury and
beauty. The car itself is important, but so is the
sense of harmony that the vehicle evokes in its
driver, and the sense of satisfaction you feel with
the INFINITI — from the way it looks and drives to
the high level of retailer service.
To ensure that you enjoy an INFINITI to the fullest,
we encourage you to read this Owner’s Manual
immediately. It explains all of the features, con-
trols and performance characteristics of an
INFINITI; it also provides important instructions
and safety information.
A separate Warranty Information Booklet
is included in your Owner’s literature port-
folio. The INFINITI Service and Mainte-
nance Guide explains details about main-
taining and servicing your vehicle. Always
carry it with you when you take your vehicle
to an INFINITI retailer. The Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet contents provide complete
information about all warranties covering
this vehicle, the requirements to keep the
warranties in effect as well as the INFINITI
Roadside Assistance program.Additionally, a separate Customer Care
and Lemon Law Information Booklet will
explain how to resolve any concerns you
may have with your vehicle, as well as
clarify your rights under your state’s lemon
law.
In addition to factory-installed options, your ve-
hicle may also be equipped with additional ac-
cessories installed prior to delivery. It is recom-
mended that you visit an INFINITI retailer for this
service. It is important that you familiarize yourself
with all disclosures, warnings, cautions and in-
structions concerning proper use of such acces-
sories prior to operating the vehicle and/or ac-
cessory. It is recommended that you visit an
INFINITI retailer for details concerning the par-
ticular accessories with which your vehicle is
equipped.
Before driving your vehicle, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully. This will ensure famil-
iarity with controls and maintenance require-
ments, assisting you in the safe operation of your
vehicle.
WARNING
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
REMINDERS!
Follow these important driving rules to
help ensure a safe and comfortable trip
for you and your passengers!
●
NEVER drive under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
● ALWAYS observe posted speed limits
and never drive too fast for conditions.
●
ALWAYS give your full attention to driving
and avoid using vehicle features or taking
other actions that could distract you.
●ALWAYS use your seat belts and appropri-
ate child restraint systems. Pre-teen chil-
dren should be seated in the rear seat.
● ALWAYS provide information about the
proper use of vehicle safety features to
all occupants of the vehicle.
● ALWAYS review this Owner’s Manual
for important safety information.
FOREWORD READ FIRST—THEN DRIVE SAFELY
Table of Contents
HEV Overview
Illustrated table of contents
Safety—Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system
Instruments and controls
Pre-driving checks and adjustments
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
Starting and driving
In case of emergency
Appearance and care
Maintenance and do-it-yourself
Technical and consumer information
Index
HEV
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The gasoline engine may automatically run in the
following conditions:● The level of remaining charge in the Li-ion
battery is low. The engine runs to charge the
Li-ion battery and to provide power to drive
the vehicle.
● The temperature of the engine coolant is
low.
● When the A/C is used.
● When opening the door.
● When the engine hood is opened.
● When applying the brakes.
● Based on driving conditions.
● The shift lever is shifted to the P (Park)
position, the driver’s seat belt is released
and the driver’s side door is then opened.
The hybrid system operates as follows based on
driving conditions and the Li-ion battery charge.
The engine is hard to stop during these driving
conditions:
● Outside temperature is high/low and A/C is
on.
● When repeatedly starting and stopping the
engine.STARTING AND SLOW SPEED
DRIVING
In some cases, the vehicle can be driven by
electric motor during extremely slow speed
creep, but the engine starts when accelerating or
releasing the brakes.
MEDIUM OR HIGH SPEED DRIVING
The system automatically controls the gasoline
engine and electric motor in order to obtain the
optimum fuel mileage and performance, depend-
ing on the driving situation and available Li-ion
battery charge.
When the remaining battery level is low, the Li-ion
battery is charged by the electric motor that is
driven to generate electric power while the ve-
hicle is driving.
RAPID ACCELERATION
The vehicle is accelerated using both the gaso-
line engine and the electric motor depending on
the available Li-ion battery charge.
DECELERATION AND BRAKING
The Li-ion battery is charged by the electric mo-
tor that changes the energy of the rotating
wheels into electric power. For additional infor-
mation, refer to “Regenerative brake” in this sec-
tion.
STOPPING
The gasoline engine may stop running to save
fuel depending on the available Li-ion battery
charge.
HEV OverviewHEV-5
0 Illustrated table of contents
Air bags, seat belts and child restraints..............0-2
Exterior front ......................................0-3
Exterior rear .......................................0-4
Passenger compartment ...........................0-5 Instrument panel
...................................0-6
Engine compartment check locations . . ..............0-8
Warning and indicator lights ........................0-9
1. Folding 3rd row bench (P. 1-2)
2. Folding 2nd row bench (P. 1-2)
3. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact androllover supplemental air bag (P. 1-48)
4. Head restraints/headrests (P.1-10)
5. Front seat belt with pretensioner(s) and
shoulder height adjuster (P. 1-15, 1-48)
6. Supplemental air bags (P.1-48)
7. Occupant classification sensor (weight
sensor) (P.1-48)
8. Front seats (P. 1-2)
9. Front seat-mounted side-impact supple-
mental air bag (P. 1-48)
10. LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) (P. 1-26)
11. 2nd row seat top tether strap anchor
(located on bottom of seatback)
(P. 1-26)
12. 3rd row bench seat top tether strap an-
chor (located on bottom of seatback)
(P. 1-26)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
LII2420
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS AND CHILD
RESTRAINTS
0-2Illustrated table of contents
QR25DER engine
1. Power steering fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
2. Engine coolant reservoir (P. 8-8)
3. Drive belt location (P. 8-19)
4. Fuse box (P. 8-23)
5. Engine oil filler cap (P. 8-11)
6. Inverter coolant reservoir (P. 8-10)
7. Brake fluid reservoir (P. 8-15)
8. Air cleaner (P. 8-20)
9. Fuse/Fusible link box and remote posi-tive battery terminal (P. 8-23)
10. Fuse box(P. 8-23)
11. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-23)
12. Fuse/Fusible link box (P. 8-23)
13. 12–volt battery (P. 8-17)
14. Engine oil dipstick (P. 8-11)
15. Radiator cap (P. 8-8)
16. Windshield-washer fluid reservoir
(P. 8-16)
Refer to the page number indicated in pa-
rentheses for operating details.
NOTE:
Hybrid system engine compartment cov-
er(s) removed for clarity.
LDI2514
ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHECK
LOCATIONS
0-8Illustrated table of contents
Warninglight Name Page
12–volt battery
charge warning light 2-8
or
Anti-lock Braking
System (ABS) warn-
ing light2-8
or
Brake warning light
(red)
2-8
Direct Response
Hybrid warning light2-9
Electronically con-
trolled brake warn-
ing light (yellow)2-9
Warning
light Name Page
Forward Emergency
Braking (FEB) sys-
tem warning light (if
so equipped) 2-9
Low tire pressure
warning light
2-10
Master warning light 2-11
Power steering
warning light2-11
Seat belt warning
light and chime2-12
Supplemental air
bag warning light2-12
Indicator
light Name Page
Approaching Ve-
hicle Sound for Pe-
destrians (VSP)
OFF indicator light 2-13
EV indicator light 2-13
Front fog light indi-
cator light
2-13
Front passenger air
bag status light2-13
High beam indicator
light (blue)2-13
Low temperature
indicator light (blue)2-13
Malfunction Indica-
tor Light (MIL)2-13
WARNING AND INDICATOR LIGHTS
Illustrated table of contents0-9
1 Safety—Seats, seat belts and
supplemental restraint system
Seats............................................1-2
Front power seat adjustment .....................1-3
2nd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-5
3rd row bench seat adjustment ..................1-7
Armrests ......................................1-8
Flexible seating .................................1-8
Head restraints/headrests ......................... 1-10
Adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-11
Non-adjustable head restraint/headrest
components .................................. 1-11
Remove ...................................... 1-11
Removable (without Dual head restraint/
headrest DVD system only) .....................1-12
Install ........................................ 1-12
Adjust ........................................ 1-13
Folding head restraint/headrest .................1-14
Seat belts ....................................... 1-15
Precautions on seat belt usage ..................1-15
Seat belt warning light ......................... 1-18
Pregnant women .............................. 1-18
Injured persons ................................ 1-18
Pre-crash seat belts with comfort function
(front seats) (if so equipped) ....................1-18Three-point type seat belt with retractor
..........1-19
Seat belt extenders ............................ 1-23
Seat belt maintenance ......................... 1-23
Child safety ...................................... 1-24
Infants ........................................ 1-24
Small children ................................. 1-25
Larger children ................................ 1-25
Child restraints ................................... 1-26
Precautions on child restraints ..................1-27
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for
CHildren) system .............................. 1-28
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
LATCH....................................... 1-32
Rear-facing child restraint installation using
the seat belts ................................. 1-34
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using LATCH .................................. 1-36
Forward-facing child restraint installation
using the seat belts ............................ 1-39
Booster seats................................. 1-45
Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS) ..............1-48
Precautions on SRS ........................... 1-48
Supplemental air bag warning labels .............1-65
Supplemental air bag warning light ..............1-66